1998 Rover 200 vs. 1960 Seat 1400
To start off, 1998 Rover 200 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Seat 1400 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1998 Rover 200.
Because 1960 Seat 1400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Seat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Rover 200, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Rover 200 (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Rover 200 | 1960 Seat 1400 | |
Make | Rover | Seat |
Model | 200 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |